GRC as a Legal Service — Vertical III
Compliance that holds up in court.
GRC backed by
legal authority.
Any consulting firm can run a gap assessment. Only a law firm can make your compliance legally defensible, attorney-client privileged, and court-admissible. That is the SIRI GRC difference.
₹250Cr
Max DPDPA Penalty
9+
Frameworks Covered
6 hrs
CERT-In Breach Window
100%
Legally Privileged Work
Frameworks We Cover
Nine frameworks.
One law firm.
Most GRC consultants cover one or two frameworks. SIRI delivers all nine — with legal enforceability attached to every output.
ISO 27001
Information Security Management
Internationally recognised ISMS standard. SIRI handles legal implementation, policy drafting, and audit-ready documentation — not just gap assessment.
SOC 2
Service Organisation Controls
Type I & II readiness for SaaS companies selling to US enterprises. Trust Service Criteria mapped to Indian regulatory context.
DPDPA
Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
India's primary privacy law. Compliance programme with legal defensibility — consent architecture, DPIA, breach protocols, and DPA register.
CERT-In
Directions 2022 & Amendments
6-hour breach notification, log retention (180 days), VAPT compliance for critical infrastructure. Mandatory for all ICT service providers.
SEBI CSCRF
Cyber Security & Cyber Resilience Framework
Mandatory for all SEBI-regulated entities from Jan 2025. SIRI manages the full compliance lifecycle including third-party audit coordination.
RBI IT
RBI IT Framework for Banks & NBFCs
IS Policy, cyber risk appetite, board-level reporting, and BCP/DR requirements for banks, NBFCs, and payment system operators.
PCI DSS
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
V4.0 readiness for fintechs and payment companies. Scoping, gap assessment, remediation, and QSA engagement managed by SIRI.
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability
PHI data handling for Indian HealthTech companies serving US markets. Security Rule and Privacy Rule compliance with legal overlay.
NIST CSF
Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Risk-based framework adoption. SIRI maps NIST CSF to Indian regulatory requirements — CERT-In, SEBI, RBI — in a single integrated programme.
Why a Law Firm for GRC
Consulting firms audit.
Law firms defend.
The difference isn’t just expertise — it’s the legal weight behind every finding, every report, and every recommendation.
GRC Consulting Firm
✗Gap assessment report
A document. No legal standing. Cannot be used as a defence in regulatory proceedings.
✗Policy templates
Generic templates. Not specifically adapted to Indian law or your sector's regulatory obligations.
✗ISO certification support
Focused on passing the audit, not on what happens when a regulator or court reviews your practices.
✗No privilege
Consulting work product is discoverable. Your audit findings can be used against you in litigation.
✗Incident response referred out
No legal capacity. When a breach happens, you need a new team — losing critical time.
✗Board reporting
PowerPoint decks. No legal basis, no regulatory defensibility.
SIRI Law LLP — GRC as a Legal Service
✓Legally privileged gap assessment
Protected by attorney-client privilege. Your vulnerabilities cannot be disclosed or used against you.
✓Bespoke legal policies
Policies drafted as legal instruments — enforceable, compliant with Indian statutes, and regulator-ready.
✓ISO + legal implementation
We draft the ISMS policies, internal audit procedures, and legal controls that survive external scrutiny.
✓Full attorney-client privilege
All GRC work is privileged legal advice. Incident reports, audit findings, DD responses — all protected.
✓Integrated incident response
The same team that built your compliance programme responds to your breach. Zero ramp-up time.
✓Board-level legal advisory
Formal legal opinions on cyber risk for board minutes. Regulatory-grade reporting under Companies Act.
Our Process
Five steps to audit-ready,
legally defensible compliance.
Every GRC engagement follows a proven methodology — delivering not just a certificate, but a compliance programme that actually holds up.
01
Gap Assessment
Week 1–2
Legal + technical assessment of your current posture against applicable frameworks. Privileged report maps every gap with regulatory risk scoring.
02
Roadmap
Week 3
Prioritised remediation plan with legal deadlines mapped to CERT-In, SEBI, DPDPA, and RBI timelines. Board-ready presentation included.
03
Implementation
Week 4–12
Policy drafting, technical controls advisory, vendor DPA review, employee training, and ISMS documentation — all legally privileged.
04
Audit Readiness
Week 13–16
Internal audit simulation. Evidence pack preparation. Regulatory inquiry response preparation. Management review documentation for ISO/SOC 2.
05
Certification
Ongoing
Certification audit support with legal counsel on standby. Ongoing retainer for annual surveillance, regulatory updates, and incident response coverage.
Compliance Calendar
Key Indian regulatory deadlines
you cannot miss.
Missing a regulatory deadline isn’t just a fine — it’s a criminal offence under several Indian statutes. SIRI monitors these for all retainer clients.
GRC Case Studies
Two mandates.
Measurable outcomes.
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Compliance without legal backing
is just paperwork.
SIRI makes it enforceable.
is just paperwork.
SIRI makes it enforceable.
Start with a free GRC scoping call — we'll identify your most urgent regulatory obligations and map the fastest path to compliance.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Compliance frameworks and certification requirements vary by sector, jurisdiction, and specific organisational context.
Note: Regulatory requirements in AI governance, data protection, and cybersecurity are actively evolving. Advice reflects current standards and regulatory guidance; clients should seek updated advice as frameworks develop.